UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Electrification Administration

BULLETIN 1724D-103

SUBJECT: System Planning Guide, System Mapping Guide

TO: REA Electric Borrowers and REA Electric Staff

EFFECTIVE DATE: Date of Approval

EXPIRATION DATE: Three years from effective date

OFFICE OF PRIMARY INTEREST: Distribution Branch, Electric Staff

Division

FILING INSTRUCTIONS: This Bulletin replaces Bulletin 40-4,

"Guide Mapping and Location Numbering, Electric Distribution
Systems," dated July 8, 1974, which was rescinded by REA on
December 18, 1991. File along with 7 CFR 1724 in the blue
binders.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance to

borrowers and engineers for the preparation of various maps and
system diagrams required for facilities identification and
location, planning and the operations of the electric
distribution systems.

James B. Huff, Sr. 07/19/93

_______ _____________________________ __________________
Administrator Date
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Purpose

Exhibit: Mapping Symbols

INDEX: System Planning Guide

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1. Introduction: A series of symbols, and their definitions,

pertaining to electrical lines, equipment, facilities and
appurtenances used on electric utility power systems, and
geographic and political mapping symbols and their definitions
has been developed. They are attached to this bulletin as
"Mapping Symbols."

1.1 It is suggested that REA electric borrowers adopt these

symbols as a standard and use them on maps and system diagrams
which are furnished to REA for various reasons.

1.2 It is anticipated that the adoption and use of these

standard symbols will improve clarity and expedite reviews of
maps and system diagrams furnished to REA.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance

to borrowers and engineers for the preparation of various maps
and system diagrams required for facilities identification and
location, planning and the operations of the electric
distribution systems.